West London Sport claim the Loftus Road club want Rowett as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s successor after the Dutchman was sacked last weekend.

They say it is the second time Rangers have been interested in bringing in Rowett - the first at this point last season.

They report: “This time they hope to prise him away from Birmingham. Rowett, whose playing career also included stints at Everton, Derby, Charlton and Burton, could be installed as QPR manager on Thursday.”

The website also reckons QPR have spoken to Ian Holloway and Karl Robinson are also interested in ex-Derby boss Paul Clement.